Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Misconceptual Questions - Page 437: 1

Answer

Choice D, work is done on the gas.

Work Step by Step

By equation 15–3, the change in volume is negative during an isobaric compression so the work done by the ideal gas during the isobaric process is negative, i.e., work is done ON the gas.
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